IrelandCharlie Smyth, an Irish-born kicker who joined the NFL through the international player pathway (IPP), was waived by the New Orleans Saints just before the new NFL season. Despite having a solid performance last season with 12 made field goals and perfect extra-point conversions, Smyth was moved down the pecking order after the team signed experienced kicker Daniel Carlson. He is expected to remain on the Saints' practice squad, where IPP players are exempt from the 16-player roster limit. While this is a setback for Smyth, who could have earned an average annual salary of $988,333 on the active roster, he will now earn approximately $234,000 annually on the practice squad. Smyth has expressed realism about his career, noting that none of his contract is guaranteed and that teams can release players if they underperform.
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